Jatavius
A masculine name of unknown origin, potentially a created name.
Name Census estimates that about 277 living Americans carry the first name Jatavius. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jatavius today is around 24 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jatavius births was 2001 (17 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jatavius. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
277
~ 1 in 1,237,380 Americans
Peak year
2001
17 babies that year
Average age
24
years old
2021 SSA rank
#11,338
Tracked since 1988
Popularity
Jatavius: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jatavius from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 141 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jatavius by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Jatavius during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Jatavius' live
Origin
Meaning and history of Jatavius
The name Jatavius has its origins in ancient Sanskrit, the classical language of the Indian subcontinent. It is derived from the root words "jata" meaning "matted hair" and "vius" meaning "to braid." The name likely originated among ascetic sects or Hindu holy men who wore their hair in matted locks, a traditional practice known as "jata."
In the Hindu epic Mahabharata, dating back to the 8th century BCE, there are references to a sage named Jataveda who was revered for his wisdom and knowledge of the Vedas. It is possible that the name Jatavius evolved from this earlier form.
The earliest recorded use of the name Jatavius can be traced back to the 5th century CE, when it appeared in ancient Sanskrit texts as the name of a renowned scholar and poet. Unfortunately, few details about this individual's life and work have survived.
In the 12th century, a influential Hindu philosopher and theologian named Jatavius Mishra lived in the city of Varanasi, which was a center of learning and religious scholarship. His writings on the Vedanta and Advaita Vedanta schools of thought had a significant impact on Hindu philosophy.
During the Mughal Empire in the 16th century, a famous musician and composer named Jatavius Khan was known for his contributions to the development of classical Indian music. He served as a court musician under the Mughal Emperor Akbar and helped shape the musical traditions of the time.
In the 19th century, a prominent Indian freedom fighter and social reformer named Jatavius Gokhale played a key role in the struggle for independence from British rule. He was a leader of the Indian National Congress and advocated for self-rule, education, and social reforms.
Lastly, in the early 20th century, Jatavius Tata was an Indian industrialist and philanthropist who founded the Tata Group, one of the largest conglomerates in India. He was a pioneer of the Indian industry and played a significant role in the economic development of the country.
People
Jatavius + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jatavius as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Jatavius: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jatavius?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 277 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jatavius going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,237,380 US residents.
Is Jatavius a common name?
We classify Jatavius as "Very Rare". It ranks above 78.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 282 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jatavius most popular?
The single biggest year for Jatavius was 2001, when 17 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jatavius is about 24 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Jatavius a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jatavius in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.